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Our current Western lifestyle holds us in a perpetual state of stress. The response that used to be natural and protected us—the famous fight-or-flight—became our worst enemy. We now often behave as if we were a fugitive 24-hours a day. Sounds familiar? However, the body and mind are not designed to be constantly braced for…
In the beginning of the Life Cycle of a Thunderstorm, warm, moist air rises in and condenses into a cumulus cloud. The interaction between rising and cooling air results in the development of a unique phenomenon. The warm air within the cloud continues to rise, and ultimately, cools and condenses. The condensation releases heat into…
Including the Thanksgiving Turkey through the Christmas Goose into the New Year’s champagne, you will probably launch yourself into six weeks of heavy eating. The tradition of stuffing ourselves with seasonal delights is ongoing. Holiday weight gain tends to be small – an average of a pound a year, according to one study. But it…
Stress is actually a normal part of life. At times, it serves a useful purpose. Stress can motivate you to get that promotion at work, or run the last mile of a marathon. But if you do not get a handle on your stress and it becomes long-term, it can seriously interfere with your…
It’s almost time to hit the books. After a summer filled with fun and sun, it can be stressful for kids to switch gears and get ready for the school year. Here are some tips to help them be prepared. Ease into the school routine Before school starts, you can gradually adjust your child’s sleep…
7 Brain Foods for Kids Children’s brains grow and change rapidly. The foods they eat are important. “These years are critical for brain development, and what they eat affects focus and cognitive skills,” says psychiatrist Drew Ramsey, MD, co-author of The Happiness Diet and Fifty Shades of Kale. These seven foods can help kids stay sharp and affect how their…
The rate of obesity is continuing to grow in the United States. It affects the length of a hospital stay and medical cost. Differences in the duration of hospitalization may arise due to obese patients are medically more unstable. Still, not all obese patients experience an adverse medical event. But, obesity does increase the risk…
A few years ago, I was visiting an Ulcerative Colitis patient at home. I knew from previously treating patients at home, as a Registered Nurse that using hypnosis lessened the symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis. Hypnotherapy also was successful for many years as a treatment for psychological disorders, and for the treatment of various medical diseases…
You have probably read about the new House bill. It reads, “those with lapses in insurance cannot be denied coverage.” However, they can be charged more starting in 2019. If you do not already have a Pre-Existing Condition, one way to reduce your future insurance costs is to decrease your chance of attaining one. To…
Many of us have committed to making resolutions for the upcoming year. Unfortunately, following through many times is a difficult thing to do. Quitting smoking is probably one of the easiest resolutions to break – just coming into a familiar or unfamiliar stressful situation can make you feel the need for a nicotine hit. However,…